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Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins have surprised everyone but themselves with playoff return

Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins have made a surprising return to the NHL playoffs

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Set to return for playoffs Lizotte (upper body) said Thursday that he'll be available for Game 1 of the Penguins' first-round playoff series against the Flyers, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports report...

Impact Lizotte has been sidelined since mid-March due to his upper-body injury, but he was on the ice for Thursday's practice session in a regular sweater, and he'll be ready to return to game action for the start of the postseason. Across 55 regular-season appearances this year, Lizotte recorded seven goals, 12 assists, 49 hits, 35 blocked shots and 25 PIM while averaging 13:52 of ice time.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Wearing regular jersey Lizotte (upper body) took the ice for Thursday's practice in a regular sweater, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports.

Impact Lizotte has been sidelined since March 14 against the Mammoth due to his upper-body problem, a stretch of 16 games on the shelf. When healthy, the 28-year-old Minnesota native logged seven goals and 12 assists in 55 regular-season contests. If given the all-clear for Game 1 of the postseason, Lizotte could step into the lineup in favor of Elmer Soderblom.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jimmy Snuggerud scores twice, leads Blues back from 3-goal deficit to beat Penguins 7-5

Jimmy Snuggerud scored twice and assisted on both of Dylan Holloway’s goals in the third period as the St. Louis Blues rallied from a three-goal deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Peng...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Blues and Penguins face off for out-of-conference matchup

The St. Louis Blues and the Pittsburgh Penguins hit the ice in a non-conference matchup

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Washington plays Pittsburgh following Leonard's 2-goal showing

The Washington Capitals host the Pittsburgh Penguins after Ryan Leonard's two-goal game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Capitals' 6-3 win

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Ilya Protas scores first NHL goal, Capitals defeat Penguins, 6-3

Ilya Protas scored his first NHL goal and added two assists as the Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 on Saturday

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Penguins take win streak into home matchup with the Capitals

The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Washington Capitals with a three win streak on the line

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Penguins visit the Devils following Rakell's 2-goal game

The Pittsburgh Penguins visit the New Jersey Devils after Rickard Rakell scored two goals in the Penguins' 5-2 win over the Florida Panthers

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Pittsburgh plays Florida after Malkin's hat trick

The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Florida Panthers after Evgeni Malkin's hat trick against the Florida Panthers in the Penguins' 9-4 win

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Pittsburgh plays Florida after Chinakhov's 2-goal showing

The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Florida Panthers after Yegor Chinakhov's two-goal game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Penguins' 6-3 loss

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Lightning and Penguins square off in Eastern Conference action

The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Pittsburgh Penguins in Eastern Conference action

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Penguins host the Red Wings after Rakell's 2-goal game

The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Detroit Red Wings after Rickard Rakell's two-goal game against the New York Islanders in the Penguins' 8-3 win

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Metropolitan Division foes meet when Islanders host the Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the New York Islanders in a matchup within the Metropolitan Division Monday

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Stars take 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Penguins

The Dallas Stars aim to end a four-game losing streak with a win against the Pittsburgh Penguins

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

Ottawa looks to keep win streak alive, hosts Pittsburgh

The Ottawa Senators take on the Pittsburgh Penguins with a four win streak on the line

MARCH 25 • Associated Press

Colorado visits Pittsburgh after shootout victory

The Colorado Avalanche visit the Pittsburgh Penguins after the Avalanche beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 in overtime

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Penguins host the Hurricanes following Karlsson's 2-goal performance

The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Carolina Hurricanes after Erik Karlsson's two-goal game against the Winnipeg Jets in the Penguins' 5-4 shootout win

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Penguins host the Jets after Karlsson's 2-goal game

The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Winnipeg Jets after Erik Karlsson's two-goal game against the Carolina Hurricanes in the Penguins' 6-5 overtime loss

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Set for extended absence Lizotte (upper body) will be reevaluated in four weeks.

Impact Lizotte sat out Monday's 7-2 win over Colorado and is now in danger of missing the rest of the regular season. The Penguins conclude their 82-game schedule in St. Louis on April 14, which is exactly four weeks from now. The 28-year-old has accounted for seven goals, 19 points and a plus-6 rating over 55 appearances this season.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Monday Lizotte (upper body) won't play against Colorado on Monday.

Impact Lizotte will miss at least one game, but it's unclear if he will be ready to return against Carolina on Wednesday. He has contributed seven goals, 19 points, 49 shots on net, 35 blocked shots and 49 hits in 55 games this season. After missing the last four outings, Justin Brazeau (upper body) will replace Lizotte in Monday's lineup against the Avalanche.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Good to play Lizotte (lower body) is available for Thursday's game against Buffalo.

Impact Lizotte has seven goals, 19 points, 25 PIM, 43 hits and 28 blocks in 49 appearances in 2025-26. He missed Tuesday's game against Boston because of the injury. Kevin Hayes is set to be a healthy scratch versus the Sabres due to Lizotte's return.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Lizotte is dealing with a lower-body injury that will sideline him against the Bruins on Tuesday, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

Impact Lizotte has been rolling offensively of late, racking up one goal and five helpers in his last seven outings. With the fourth-line center on the shelf, Hayes will step into the lineup for just the second time in the Penguins' last 16 contests. In his 24 appearances this year, the veteran has managed a mere three goals and two assists and figures to remain a fringe roster player when the Penguins are fully healthy.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Adds empty-netter Lizotte scored a shorthanded empty-net goal on two shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Devils.

Impact Lizotte was out for the Penguins' last game before the Olympic break while awaiting the birth of his first child. The new dad had to wait a while to get back into game action, but he was able to contribute a goal in his return. The 28-year-old forward has seven goals, 18 points, 44 shots on net, 42 hits, 26 blocked shots and a plus-11 rating over 47 appearances this season while playing in a bottom-six role.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Late goals by Clifton and Chinakhov push the Penguins past Jack Hughes and the Devils 4-1

Connor Clifton and Egor Chinakhov scored 50 seconds apart in the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins surged past Jack Hughes and the reeling New Jersey Devils 4-1

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

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